Melting Glaciers Linked to Alaska Earthquakes

Name: Melting Glaciers Linked to Alaska Earthquakes
Uploaded: 2021-03-22T18:47:32.000Z
Channel: The Weather Channel
Description: When Alaska’s glaciers melt, enormous weight is lifted off the land. The rebound puts extra stress on tectonic plates, making it easier for earthquakes to...

ByTWC - Digital•

April 24, 2021

Updated: April 24, 2021, 12:00 pm EDTPublished: March 22, 2021, 2:47 pm EDT

When Alaska’s glaciers melt, enormous weight is lifted off the land. The rebound puts extra stress on tectonic plates, making it easier for earthquakes to strike.